There were shepherds in the field that nightAnd thay saw a star that shone so brightAnd to them the angel's message was toldMany, many Christmases agoAnd they heard good tidings of great joy(And they heard good tidings of great joy)T'was the birthday of a baby boy(T'was the birthday of a baby boy)Who was born to save our very soulsMany, many Christmases agoCome, oh come, and greet the newborn childBorn of mother Mary, so gentle and mildIn our hearts the child is born againAnd he offers peace, good will to menFor the message lives, the shepherds were toldMany, many Christmases agoLet us lay our gifts before the king(Let us lay our gifts before the king)And in joyful voices, let us sing(And in joyful voices, let us sing)For to us the angel's message is toldAs it was so many Christmases agoCome, oh come, and greet the newborn childBorn of mother Mary, so gentle and mildMany, many Christmases ago